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Ceremonial drinking cup

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye at the Old Santa Fe Indian Shop (Hollywood, California) in 1936.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Colonial Inka (Inca)
Previous owner
Old Santa Fe Indian Shop
Seller
Old Santa Fe Indian Shop
MAI agent
George Gustav Heye (GGH), Non-Indian, 1874-1957
Date created
AD 1550-1800
Object Name
Ceremonial drinking cup
Media/Materials
Wood, paint, tree pitch/gum
Techniques
Carved, painted
Dimensions
21 x 17 cm
Object Type
Food/Beverage Serving
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